How Water Pollution Is Impacting You?
Water pollution is becoming an increasingly pressing concern for people all over the world. Whether it is the contamination of drinking water supplies, the pollution of coastal areas and rivers, or the increasing amounts of plastic and other waste in our oceans, water pollution is a problem that is affecting us all. According to research, lack of water, sanitation and hygiene results in the loss of 4 lakh lives per year in India . Let us learn more about water pollution and how it is impacting you. What is Water Pollution? Water pollution is the contamination of water bodies by pollutants which make the water unsafe for drinking, cooking, cleaning and farming. Various types of pollutants can degrade the quality of the water, including: ● Organic pollutants ● Inorganic pollutants ● Pathogens ● Suspended solids ● Nutrients pollutants ● Agriculture pollutants ● Thermal pollutants ● Radioactive pollutants ● Sewage There are also some emerging water pollutants which were not a big concern...